Private Funds Paralegal – Summer 2026 Start
About The Position
Cleary Gottlieb is a pioneer in globalizing the legal profession. We have 14 offices in major financial centers around the world, but we operate as a single, integrated global partnership and not a U.S. firm with a network of overseas locations. The firm employs approximately 1,100 lawyers from more than 50 countries. Since 1946 our lawyers and staff have worked across practices, industries, jurisdictions and continents to provide clients with simple, actionable approaches to their most complex legal and business challenges, whether domestic or international. We support every client relationship with intellectual agility, commercial acumen and a human touch. The Private Funds Paralegal will function as an integral part of the firm’s leading private funds practice. The Private Funds Paralegal will provide comprehensive support to the firm's global private funds team and be responsible for handling a wide variety of client and team-driven tasks. This specialized position provides in-depth exposure to corporate law and the private equity industry, and is an excellent learning opportunity for those interested in attending law school or entering the business world. The ideal candidate will be a highly qualified and motivated college graduate who possesses excellent interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, demonstrated ability to multitask effectively and the highest personal integrity. The environment is fast-paced and professional, requiring high quality work, flexibility and individual initiative. The successful candidate must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required (minimum GPA of 3.3)
- Willing to make a two-year commitment
- Excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task while working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Capacity to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Professional and enthusiastic demeanor
- Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office programs, and the capability to quickly learn new technology platforms, including AI-enabled tools.
- Flexibility to work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed
Responsibilities
- Assisting attorneys in all stages of private funds, from fund formation and the closing process to private fund portfolio investments and transactions
- Assisting attorneys and private funds clients with compliance and investment activities
- Coordinating with attorneys in a variety of legal practice groups and global offices
- Communicating directly with private funds clients, their investors, and related outside counsel
- Preparing documentation for formation of corporate entities and coordinating regulatory filings with corporate service providers
- Creating and maintaining process documentation for leading global private funds clients and the practice group
- Researching topics such as market trends, legal precedents, and other matters relating to private funds
- Developing and maintaining content for internal electronic resources, including knowledge management and business development databases
- Contributing to practice development initiatives and business development efforts
Benefits
- health care benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
